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Open University Certificate of Higher Education in Early Childhood
Open University

Certificate of Higher Education in Early Childhood

Online United Kingdom

1 up to 2 Years

English

Full time, Part time

05 Sep 2024

Oct 2024

GBP 7,272 *

Distance Learning

* total cost; part-time at a rate of 60 credits is £3,636 per year

Introduction

This Certificate of Higher Education in Early Childhood is relevant for anyone interested in young children's learning and development, including practitioners working in early-year settings or those wanting a career working with children from birth to seven years. In this certificate, you'll develop your understanding of policy and practice in early childhood. It will prepare you to engage with further study as a foundation for careers working with young children and their families across all sectors.

Key features

  • Develop your understanding of young children's learning and development.
  • Focuses on young children's play and creativity within the context of the family and early childhood settings.
  • Includes national and international perspectives on early childhood.
  • Builds a solid foundation for further study.

This certificate of higher education is also equivalent to the first third of the BA (Honours) Early Childhood (Q89).

Accessibility

Our qualifications are as accessible as possible, and we have a comprehensive range of support services. Our Certificate of Higher Education in Computing and Engineering uses a variety of study materials and includes the following elements:

  • Online study - most modules are online; some have a mix of printed and online material. Online learning resources could include websites, audio/video, and interactive activities
  • Online tutorials
  • Group-work
  • Using and producing diagrams and screenshots
  • Practical work
  • Finding external/third-party material online
  • Accessing online catalogues and databases
  • Assessment in the form of short-answer questions, essays, and examinations
  • Feedback - continuous assessment includes feedback from your tutor and using this to improve your performance
  • Pre-determined schedules - we'll help you to develop your time-management skills

How long it takes

  • Part-time study - 2 years
  • Full-time study - 1 year
  • Time limit - 7 years
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